Cannes Fest to Screen Record Number of Korean Films
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The 62th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday in the glitzy town on the French Riviera. This year's festival features a record-breaking 10 Korean films, including "Thirst" by Park Chan-wook in the official selection, where 20 films compete for awards.
New films by many of world's big-name film directors made it into this year's official selection. Actress Isabelle Huppert is the president of the jury, and Korean director Lee Chang-dong is a member.
The festival ends with the award ceremony on May 24.
New films by many of world's big-name film directors made it into this year's official selection. Actress Isabelle Huppert is the president of the jury, and Korean director Lee Chang-dong is a member.
The festival ends with the award ceremony on May 24.
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